By David J. Neal

dneal@MiamiHerald.com

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"What!!!!" was the text message reply from Miami Heat forward Mike Miller to the Sun Sentinel.

A few minutes later, after he had the chance to get to others who had made him aware of the report, came a phone call.

"I'm not retiring," he told the Sun Sentinel. "I don't know what I'm doing."

"What I said is I guess I've got to figure out what is best for me," he said, stressing that the last thing that should stand as an issue on the eve of the NBA Finals was his future.

"This is not the time for that," he said. "And it's not something that I even know what's going to happen."

 

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To be a fan of the Miami Heat, means you are a fan of courage, determination and never backing down. I've been a fan of the Miami Heat for many years now, and the level of determination and aggression this team has showed this year is mind boggling. The Miami Heat has been facing a ton of negative light from the beginning of the season. One would think all this negative attention would hurt the players of the team. But the Miami Heat are not an ordinary team. This team has bounced back and completely silenced all their critics towards the end of the season and into the playoff's. Many comments were made prior to the playoffs like the team couldn't close games, and the Big Three were not in sync. This Miami Heat playoff run has completely silenced all the critics.

So, why am I the biggest fan of the Miami Heat? I respect the hard work and determination this team has exemplified this season. The team as a whole has had to come together and be unified as one big family to get over all the harsh words and media attention being hurled at the team. Even players like Mike Miller, had to overcome their own struggle's with his daughter, and I am so happy to hear she is feeling better. The Maimi Heat know how to silence their critics. This team decided to stay quiet, and let the game results do all the talking. That's how you prove yourself. Arguing with people that aren't willing to listen won't get you far, but SHOWING them what you're made of makes you a winner.

The struggles that the Miami Heat overcame this season reminds me of my own journey of struggles. When I was in High School I had to overcome a lot of bullying related problems, and I did it. I am a fan of the Miami Heat because of their sheer level of determination, and the notion of never backing down hardwired into every member of the team. Those qualities are the qualities of winners. And at the end of the Final's, the Miami Heat will have won more than just  a ring. They will have won respect from the critics of the basketball world.

Good Luck to the Miami Heat for the rest of the 2011 Finals. I'll be here to cheer you guys on!

With so many great entries, Mike Miller would also like to recognize several honorable mentions which are particularly noteworthy for their dedication, humor, and willingness to wear a thong.

I've been a heat fan since Zo came. I remember going to Heat games to see Zo, Timmy, Thunder Dan, and my personal Fav Vashawn Leonard. Throughout the years it's been collecting memorabilia, bobbleheads, 8x10s, and shirts. This past offseason I was driving my wife and coworkers crazy with all the rumors and he say/she say. This season I've missed watching 3 games due to something big going on but kept up with the espn app. Lol. Ohh! And during the playoffs I have to have a blood pressure machine to make sure it doesn't go TOO high. Lol

Btw... Best quote of the playoffs "JJ doesn't want to get into it with MIke Miller. He studies MMA. Not a smart move" lol

-Heatnation

I feel i am the biggest Fan. My seat covers are some XXL jerseys of Lebron and Dwade i try to watch every game. i post on facebook more then NBA does on game coverage. I have 10 pair of lebron sneakers including the all star wood grain look. I also have 2 pair of the Dwade 2010 shoes. i love the heat more then my fiance. i would rather pay to watch a finals game then have an elbaorate wedding. i have an appointment for the heat logo and the lebron tiger to get tattoed on my leg should happen on saturday 6/11/2011 I love watching bibby,miller, wade, bosh, chalmers. if i am picked i would run around my town in my boxers or tighty whites. hell i would ven do it in a miami thong if i could find it. i belive i am the biggest fan. ALSO i am form mike millers Home state of South Dakota. reping the corn palace at mitchel

-wcanaday01

Mike

Ive been a fan of you since you were drafted, and i am watching you as i type this drain threes, but ive been a heat fan for the longest time, when i heard we brought you in i was so exited to hear so. Your not only just a three point shooter but your a good guy and a complete basketball player, and i think you were a big add to the team, the way you hustle also is unbelievable. Ive liked you since you were drafted to Orlando, and the big news came that you came to play for Miami. Witch is set a balance in the offense. And now why i think im the biggest heat fan even though i know there are many out there but in my opinion I think im the biggest heat fan. Well i vote for you guys everynight for them to put on T.V, i watch every day/night they have you guys on. I also havn't missed a Miami play off game. I've been here through thick and thin. When we won the championship to when we went 15-67. But i new we would get up again witch we did. and here we are playing in the NBA finals. I just think its just a great organization i love Erik Spoelstra as a coach. I love the players and the chemistry is just great out there. I think the fan support is just great that we have. You never see you guys really complaining. I'm also one of the only heat fans around my area, So when i wear my heat jersey i take alot of trash and after the NBA finals that we will win i am hopping to buy a number 13 mike miller champions ship jersey. Also i saw your video on espn congrats on the baby! and way to overcome the injury and become as effective as you are and always will be. But i wear it proud after every heat game. I know theres alot of these comments i just wont to let you know the work that you your fellow players the coach the G.M. do is very appreciated. I know were going to win the series and many more to come with your help and the fellow team. I think there will be many more to come for us i just love the squad we have right now and hope we can keep it for years, So keep up the good work, Thank you for your time.

By the way i love your all black uniform right now with the one sleeve. It looks really cool specially when your drilling threes over the whole mavs team.

-millerforthree

Thank you to everyone for participating in this contest.  Keep up with Mike Miller's website for more contests in the future!

• To be eligible for the contest you MUST be a member of Mike Miller's website.
• You must comment on "The Finals" Contest blog.
• You must post your comment before the final buzzer of The Finals.

Good luck to everyone, and may the biggest fan win!

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I refer to Fergs as "The Big Dumb Animal". Although it is a fitting name, it really doesn't roll off the tongue. Please give me your suggestions. The winner will receive a personalized autographed basketball and the same wrist bands I wear during games. Thanks for you help! I have added a photo to help with ideas